Overview
Learn to prepare, use and maintain a woodchipper safely in this one day City & Guilds NPTC integrated training and assessment programme.
Who should attend?
This course is for individuals who operate a manually fed woodchipper as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.
Dates
- Friday 10 January 2025
Where you'll study
Your faculty
At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.
Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.
Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.
Where can I study?
Writtle campus
Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Fees & funding
Course fees
Standard fee
£275
Bookings of up to four people
£900
Contact details
Short Courses team
For group bookings and other enquiries email [email protected]
Entry requirements
You need a good level of physical fitness and an ability to study written technical information.
We are governed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations therefore you will not be allowed to start the course without wearing steel toe capped boots or shoes and suitable protective clothing which provides full cover for arms and legs. We strongly recommend you also wear a high-visibility vest.
You may prefer, for your own comfort and safety, to bring your own PPE; hat, gloves and ear defenders.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.
